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Rose Bikes comes into its own with the File Plus into the lightweight e-trail bike segment. The new model combines a carbon frame with the compact TQ HPR60 drive and, according to the manufacturer, hits the sweet spot between performance and riding fun. The clean look with clear lines and strong edges is a design statement that works, according to Rose. In addition to the somewhat outdated Power-E-MTB Root Miller PlusThe File Plus is the second full-suspension e-MTB in the direct mail order company's line-up after the File Plus, which impresses above all with its extremely fair prices (from €3499 for a lightweight full-carbon full suspension bike with Bosch CX motor! Rose has now added two new models with Shimano drivetrains to the product range. For the first time, the File Plus is also available with Fox suspension.
Drive and battery
The centrepiece of the File Plus is the TQ HPR 60 motor. The new edition of the whisper motor from Bavaria has improved in all respects. With an output of 350 watts and up to 60 Nm of torque, it is slightly more powerful than its predecessor, the HPR 50, but has not lost any of its strengths, namely its very quiet operation and natural, unobtrusive thrust.
In conjunction with the 580-cell battery - which is a lot by Light standards - the range is also really long and the bike is equipped for extended tours. The battery cannot simply be removed from the bike for charging or changing on tour. For additional range, the optional range extender with 160 Wh and a weight of just under one kilo can be fitted without tools. The new colour display from TQ is located in the top tube. Easy to read, stylishly integrated and with a good amount of information.
It is not surprising that Rose has opted for a drive from TQ. After all, the Bochholt-based company already has a lightweight e-hardtail with HPR 50 in its programme with the Bonero Plus. Click here for our detailed test of the Rose Bonero Plus carbon hardtail.
Frame and geometry
The carbon frame of the File Plus relies on 29-inch wheels and offers 140 mm travel at the rear. Rose combines this with 150 mm suspension forks. The geometry is based on modern trail bike standards. In size L, the reach is 485 mm, the chainstays measure 445 mm across all sizes. The steering angle can be varied between 64 and 65 degrees. These key data are intended to give the bike versatility in technical and demanding terrain.
The facts about the Rose File Plus
- E-bike motor: TQ HPR60
- Battery: 580 Wh
- Frame: Carbon
- Spring travel: 150 mm front, 140 mm rear
- LR size: 29 inch
- Weight: from 19.9 kg (manufacturer's specification)
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Colours: Soil, Soleil, Dusk
- Price: Four models between 5999 and 7999 euros >> available here
- Permissible system weight: 130 kilos
Equipment variants & price
The Rose File Plus is available in frame sizes S to XL. In terms of colour, customers can choose between the Soil, Soleil and Dusk options. According to the manufacturer, the weight starts at 19.9 kg for the models with Sram drivetrain. Rose has now added two Shimano bikes from 18.6 kg to the product range. With a 580 battery, that would be a word.
Rose offers the File Plus in four equipment variants. All variants roll on wheels from Newmen. The cockpit comes from a new component series developed by Rose itself. The two top models, X0 and XTR, each cost 7999 euros and differ in their construction. While the X0 model is equipped with more stable components as a mini-enduro, the XTR model explicitly focusses on lightweight construction.
The new models: Rose File Plus XTR - 7999 Euro
The lightweight top model File Plus XTR for 7999 comes with Fox's new 36 SL fork and shock without a reservoir. As the name suggests, Rose uses Shimano's top XTR model for the gears and brakes. Dissector tyres and Newmen Phase wheels have been selected with weight in mind, but should still be able to withstand normal touring and trail use.
Rose File Plus XT - 6999 Euro
The File Plus XT for 6999 completes the product range as a mid-range bike and, in addition to brakes and gears from Shimano's XT range, relies on suspension from Rockshox with Lyrik Select+ including Charger 3 shock and a Deluxe Select+ with reservoir in the rear. The Schwalbe Tacky Chan tyres with stable Supergravity casing are fitted at the rear.
Rose File Plus X0 - 7999 Euro
The robust top model File Plus X0 for 7999 euros relies on a Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate and a Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T shock. It is shifted with the Sram X0 T-Type AXS electronic shifting group and braked with the Sram Maven Silver. According to Rose, the bike should weigh 19.9 kilos.
- Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 3.1 RC2
- Damper: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T
- Circuit: Sram X0 T-Type AXS (1x12)
- Brakes: Sram Maven Silver
- Impellers: Newmen
- Price: 7999 Euro (RRP) >> available here
Rose File Plus 70 - 5999 Euro
The more favourable variant File Plus 70 for 5999 euros is equipped with a Rockshox Lyrik Select Charger RC fork and a Super Deluxe Select RT shock. The mechanical Sram Eagle 70 transmission is used here, the brakes are from the Sram DB8 Stealth series. Rose gives the weight as 20.3 kilos.
- Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Select Charger RC
- Damper: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select RT
- Circuit: Sram Eagle 70 Transmission (1x12)
- Brakes: Sram DB8 Stealth
- Impellers: Newmen
- Price: 5999 Euro RRP >> available here
Florentin Vesenbeckh
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